BILL NUMBER: S3106A
SPONSOR: MANNION
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the public health law, in relation to expanding the
emergency medical technician re-certification demonstration program
throughout the state and extending the length of such re-certification
 
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this bill is to extend the recertification demonstration
program for emergency medical techniciahs from five to seven years and
the repeal date to 2026.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1 of this bill would amend section 3005-b of Public Health Law
extending the emergency medical technician re-certification demon-
stration program from five to seven years. In addition, the program
would apply to all emergency medical technicians within the state.
Section 2 of this bill would extend Chapter 563 of the Laws of 2001 to
January 1. 2026.
Section 3 of this bill provides that effective date shall take effect
immediately, provided, however, that the amendments to section 3005-b of
the public health law made by section one of this act shall not affect
the repeal of such section and shall be deemed repealed therewith.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) conduct basic, non-invasive inter-
ventions to help save lives and reduce harm at emergency sites. They
have the skills needed to transport patients safely. In many places,
EMTs provide out-of-hospital care. To be licensed as an EMT, you must
take an accredited course. EMTs courses are normally between 150 and 180
hours to complete. Emergency medical technicians are an essential part
of public safety that cannot be replaced, however, over the past few
years EMT retention has been especially difficult due to the re-certifi-
cation process. This bill would allow EMTs throughout New York State to
receive re-certification every 7 years rather than every 5 years and
will hopefully allow for more practicing EMTs to stay certified longer
and continue their much-needed service to the public.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
2021-22: S.9212 (Mannion) - Referred to Health.
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
To be determined.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately, provided, however, that the
amendments to section 3005-b of the public health law made by section
one of this act shall not affect the repeal of such section and shall be
deemed repealed therewith.